Cora's Room

So, Why Cora?

Cora Caldwell is a family name. It’s the name of a person who had a very big influence on my life – my Grandmother, Cora.

Cora Augusta Caldwell

Cora and Floyd B Caldwell (everyone called him simply - ‘B’) were people I lived with when I was a very young child. They taught me a lot about how to be a good person, how to treat other people, and how you can be a person of faith, but still have a shred of ‘cool’. Mostly they taught me to be myself, to be happy, and to take life as it comes.

Cora Caldwell was a devout Baptist, and spent her life in the service of the church. For years, Floyd would be the preacher, Cora would play the piano, and they would spread the word they believed in. Floyd passed when I was 13 or 14, but we were lucky enough to have Cora until just a few years ago. When it was clear the end was near, Cora asked us all to gather, as a family, one last time at her home in Sausalito.

It took us a few weeks to pull it together, but finally we did. We had a great afternoon of stories, laughter and reminiscence. The family left, and Cora passed the next morning. Her dying wish? That we would all go to church one more time – as a family. We did.

Cora and B were a huge influence on my life, and I am proud to be able to honor them. Thanks to Jen for agreeing to the name so easily. Baby girl, I hope that someday you can learn more about your great Grandmother. I know she would be proud of you.

Love,

Daddy 

Your domain was bought before you were conceived

Sweet Baby Girl, it's true. Your daddy bought your domain before you were even as big as a lentil bean. He bought it in February right around Valentine's Day. It wasn't a Valentine's Day present, but I considered it one. And I was thrilled. We got one if you were going to be a girl, and another if you were going to be a boy.

You will be born with a blog. And you won't think it's weird. Mommy and daddy are so computer-centric we didn't want you to feel left out. So, here's a piece of our pie, Sweets. And as soon as you're old enough to tell me how to change the design - we will. I won't be mad if you end up like your momma, NEVER satisfied with a blog's design. We'll make sure you get the proper lessons to learn how to change it yourself so you can change it every week if you want.

But now, lets get it set up so all the friends & family that are excited to meet you will have something to look at on your big day.

Welcome to the blogosphere, Cora.